Physical therapist job description

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patients and administration of treatments within the standards of the AOTA. Provides services to improve patient's ability to perform tasks in living and working environments utilizing treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of their patients.

Performs timely and thorough evaluations to determine appropriate problems, goals, and treatment plans.

Effectively administers skilled treatments based on departmental policies and procedures to a varied patient population.

Adapts techniques and instructions as necessary to progress care, plan for discharge and provide patient/family education.
Maintains effective open communication with co-workers, physicians, and patients. Communicates patient care activities effectively, including maintaining precise, informative, current, legible records of all patients being treated. Schedules and coordinates patient care activities effectively. Delegates and supervises the patient care of COTAs and support staff. Achieves personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-services and orientation. Organizes work assignments and time without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Assists in the development and monitoring of performance improvement initiatives. Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains required CPR certification (BLS). Follows hos pital/system and departmental policies and procedures with attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. Other duties as assigned

Education:
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certifications:
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio. Maintains current CPR certification.

Complexity of Work:
Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

• Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.

• Delegate tasks and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.

• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

• Help patients to regain control of their lives and their independence.

• Create an environment and a culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Credentials:

• Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.

• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program, plus sufficient experience in the field essential.

• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

• Benefits that begin when you do.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Address: 6102 Appaloosa Trail, San Angelo 76901
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time

**_$20,000 Sign on bonus for eligible Physical Therapist's!_**

**This is a full time position.**

Evaluating and assessing needs of patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. Requires a bachelors degree. Master's degree preferred. Certified as a physical therapist in state of practice. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

_Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 146-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. Oro Valley Hospital's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family," the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._

**Qualifications**

**Education**

**Required**

+ Bachelors or better in Physical Therapy

**Licenses & Certifications**

**Required**

+ C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac

+ L-AZ-Physical Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)